Definition of MONOCHROMATIC

monochromatic

Meanings

Adjective

  • of or relating to monochromatism
  • (of light or other electromagnetic radiation) having only one wavelength
    • "monochromatic light"

Adjective Satellite

  • having or appearing to have only one color

Adj

  • Having only one color, represented by differing hues and tints. For example shades in a black and white television.
  • Perceptive of only one color; unable to distinguish colors; total color blindness.
  • Plain, dull, lifeless.

Origin / Etymology

From mono- + chromatic, mono- from Ancient Greek μόνος (mónos, “alone, only, sole, single”), chromatic from Ancient Greek χρῶμα (khrôma, “color”).

Antonyms

colorful, full color, lively, multicolored, polychromatic, vivid

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